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Setting Items for Scanning Using Operation Panel

You can change the scan settings such as the scan size, resolution, or data format.

After pressing the MENU button in scan mode, use the LEFTRIGHT button to select a setting item, then press the OK button.

Use the LEFTRIGHT button to adjust each setting item, then press the OK button. The next setting item is displayed.

Note

  • The (asterisk) on the LCD indicates the current setting.

  • The scan setting cannot be specified under the following conditions:

    • When Auto scan is selected for Original type

    • When you forward the scanned data to the computer using WSD (one of the network protocols supported in Windows)

  • Some setting items cannot be specified in combination with other setting items, the original type, or the destination to save the data.

  • The settings of the scan size, resolution, and data format are retained even if the printer is turned off.

  • When you save the scanned data to the computer, you can specify the destination and file name using Canon IJ Scan Utility.

  • If you scan originals from the computer, you can scan with advanced settings. For more on scanning from the computer:

  • Scan size

    Select the size of the original.

    If you select Auto scan(A) -Singl, the printer detects the page size automatically and starts scanning.

    If you select Auto scan(A) -Multi to save to the computer, you can scan several originals at a time.

    Note

    • When Legal is selected, load the original in the ADF (Auto Document Feeder).

    • When KG/4"x6", 5"x7", or Auto scan(A) -Singl is selected, load the original on the platen.

  • Data format

    Select the data format of the scanned data.

  • Scan resolution

    Select the resolution for scanning.

  • ADF orientation

    Select the orientation of the original document.

    This setting item is not available when Photo is selected for Original type.

  • Reduce show-thru (Reducing show-through)

    Characters on the back may show through when scanning a thin document such as a newspaper. Select ON if characters seem to show through on the scanned document.

    This setting item is not available when Photo is selected for Original type.

  • Descreen

    A printout consists of minute dots to make characters or graphs. Interfering with each dot may result in uneven shades or a striped pattern. Select ON if you notice any uneven shades or a striped pattern on the scanned image.

    This setting item is not available when Photo is selected for Original type.

    Note

    • Even if ON is selected for this setting, some moire effects may remain if Unsharp mask is set to ON. In that case, select OFF for Unsharp mask.

  • Unsharp mask

    The outline of small characters or thin objects such as a hair or leaves on a photo can be accentuated. Select ON if you want to accentuate the outline of the scanned data.